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Eddie Roark Obituary
Eddie Roark, age 61, of Salem, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Monday, March 2, 2026. Born October 8, 1964 in Salem, he was the son of the late Orville and Betty (Bargo) Roark.
Eddie was formerly employed at Kimball International of Salem; he proudly served his country as a member of the Indiana Army National Guard, and, above all, Eddie was a Christian by faith.
Eddie is survived by his brother, Marty Roark, and sister, Charlene (Frank) Bush; 2 nieces: Lacy (Jon) Brown and Bridget Bush; and a great-nephew, Gabriel Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Betty Roark.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home - Salem Chapel with Bro. Rodney Wineinger officiating. Visitation will be held Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery with full military honors.
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107 W Mulberry St, Salem, IN 47167
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